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Posted 01/27/09 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Is Obama’s Quest for Bipartisan Support Really Worth It?

The president searches for Republican support he probably doesn't need on the stimulus package.

Posted 01/23/09 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Stimulus Plan of Questionable Effectiveness Still on Track!

Dissenters don't think spending money on contraception will save the economy.

Posted 01/09/09 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Unemployment Highest in Sixteen Years

We're inching backward to the point when we're really going to see if the Greatest Depression can compete with the mere Great Depression.

Posted 01/09/09 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Obama’s Rescue Plan Still Not Passed One Day Later

Apparently, Senate Democrats feels some misguided responsibility to make sure legislation works first.

Posted 01/08/09 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Obama’s ‘Candid’ Rescue-Package Speech Low on Specifics, High on Scripted Rhetoric

What happened to the part where he was going to explain how his plan actually works?

Posted 12/12/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

With Blocking of Auto Bailout, Democrats Helpless As Ever

Now the industry's future lies in the hands of … President Bush.

Posted 12/02/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Governor Paterson Is Only $271 Million Away From His Agency-Budget-Cut Goal

Unlike state legislators, state agency heads have largely responded to his calls for cuts.

Posted 11/25/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

The Economic Team That Will Save America!

We hope.

Posted 11/24/08 in Daily Intel

Election Hair of the Dog

Obama to Roll Out Economic Team and Plans Today

He may keep the Bush tax cuts until 2010, he'll probably expand his recovery plan, and he wants it all on day one.

Posted 11/17/08 in Daily Intel

The Economy of Sex

Eliot Spitzer Has Learned Some Lessons

Eliot Spitzer's Washington 'Post' opinion essay about the economy is a thinly veiled advice column to dudes cheating on their wives with hookers.

Posted 11/17/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Paterson’s Weekend: Bad For Budget, Good for Velazquez

As State Senate Republicans hold up budget talks, Paterson gives an indication of who might replace Hillary Clinton if she is appointed Secretary of State.

Posted 11/12/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Paterson Demands $5.2 Billion in Budget Cuts

Not that anyone is willing to give them to him.

Posted 11/07/08 in Daily Intel

Election Hangover

Obama Discusses Economy, New Puppy

America's two burning questions, addressed.

Posted 11/05/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Now Obama Can Look Forward to Fixing the Horrible Economy!

The obstacles Obama faces, and what he plans to do right out of the gate.

Posted 11/04/08 in The Cut

'Tis the Season to Be Broke

Will You Shop More This Holiday Season If Obama Wins?

According to a new survey, yes. Yes, you will.

Posted 10/22/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

The Final Undoing of Sarah Palin

Palin's problems keep piling up!

Posted 10/15/08 in Daily Intel

Instant Politics

Byron York and Craig Unger on McCain’s Quagmire

'National Review' correspondent Byron York and Craig Unger, author of 'The Fall of the House of Bush,' discuss McCain's challenge at tonight's debate, whether the race holds any surprises, and how Obama resembles Bush in his response to the financial crisis.

Posted 10/14/08 in Daily Intel

Instant Politics

Matt Taibbi and Byron York Butt Heads Over Whether McCain Deserves Blame for the Wall Street Meltdown

'Rolling Stone' columnist Matt Taibbi and 'National Review' correspondent Byron York argue over the headwinds facing McCain, what Phil Gramm had to do with the financial crisis, and the importance of credit default swaps.

Posted 10/14/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

What Part of ‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’ Doesn’t McCain Understand?

While McCain will (we assume) produce his new economic plan today, it seems clear that he still has a struggle ahead of him.

Posted 10/10/08 in Daily Intel

Instant Politics

Michael Idov and Matt Taibbi on Obama’s Foregone Historic Win, and the Morass It Will Land In

'Rolling Stone' columnist Matt Taibbi and 'New York' writer Michael Idov discuss why John McCain is “one of the worst” presidential candidates ever, Russian glee over American's problems, and what happens after a possible President Obama is hammered for what he doesn't manage to achieve.